allergies

In this Sunday, May 29, 2011 photo, Jeff Glazer waits with his allergy-sniffing dog, Riley, to sweep a ball field before his game in Middlebury, Conn. Credit: Jessica Hill, AP
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Boo and Riley are more than affec...Many people nationwide are turning to allergy-sniffing service dogs who accompany their handlers in everyday activities.

Food allergies among children are more common today than they were 10 years ago, says Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, a Seattle-based pediatrician and mom to two young boys.
...Food allergies among children are more common today than they were 10 years ago. Why that is, however, is under debate.

They may look innocuous, but these peanuts could be life-threatening for someone with a severe allergy. Credit: Getty
If your child suffers from a peanut allergy, you know just how diligent you n...School's hand-washing policy has parents up in arms.

Farm living could be ideal for kids with asthma and allergies, a new study shows. Credit: Getty
"Green Acres is the place to be" may become the theme song for parents intent on keeping their kids asthma- and allergy-free.
Turns o...A new study says kids who grow up on farms have fewer allergies.

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We've heard about kids who are allergic to peanuts. Or pollen. Or pets. But being allergic to cold? Now, that's a new one.
Priscilla Pomerantz, a 9-year-old from High...Freezing temps are especially dangerous for a girl who is allergic to cold.

Moms-to-be: Put down the peanut butter and step away from the grape jelly. Your sticky indulgence could mean a lifetime of hassle for your baby.
A new study shows that infants may be at a gr...Step away from the Skippy. Or maybe not.

Dear Karla,
My son has eczema all over his face and very bad asthma. Do you think it could be the milk he is drinking?
Amanda
Amanda,
In Canada, 12 - 25 per cent of children suffer from eczema, with 90 per cent of cases occurring before a chi...

So have you seen those things called "Table Toppers"? They're cute, disposable placemats you can take with you when you're going out to a restaurant with your kid.
Which makes sense if you're lunching at Lepers 'N Fries.
Seriously -- if you a...

When it comes to shellfish, the good news is this: Whether we're talking about oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster, or crab, they're all pretty low on the food chain. Why does that matter? Because we don't have to worry about methylmercury conta...